Would anyone be interested in field filter?

[Steff]

I'm asking if there is any interest in an addon that will allow users to filter and search fields in Resource Manager. I'm developing a script to enhance the search capabilities of my own Resource Manager and if there is enough interest I'll make it an addon.

 

[smallwheels]

Have you seen this?

XF 2.4 Thread 'Custom Field Improvements: Searching!'

Feb 26, 2026

A short while ago we let you know about some improvements coming to XenForo 2.4 related to custom fields. You can catch up here:


Today we're continuing on that topic with the next logical progression: Custom field searching!

When adding a custom field you can now, under "General options", toggle whether the field can be included in the search index. This appears just below the new option to enable filtering.

Let's say we have a thread for bug reports with a custom field where you can...

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[Steff]

Thanks smallwheels. No I hadn't seen this. It will make things a lot easier.
I wonder if it will let you filter, search multiple fields at once.
Exciting stuff